Portland Hearts of Pine took the field, and for the first time, From the Forest to the Tide was there to witness it live! We hit the road to Hartford, Connecticut to watch the Hearts play Hartford Athletic. Final score: 4-0 Hearts! What’s in This Episode?

Match Breakdown:

• How did Hearts of Pine look in their first-ever action?

• Who stood out, and what worked so well against Hartford?

• Tactical takeaways and what this performance tells us about the team’s potential.

Key Performances:

• Standout players from the match.

• The attacking firepower that led to a dominant 4-nil win.

• Defensive solidity—how Hearts kept a clean sheet in their preseason debut.

First Impressions of the Team:

• What surprised us the most?

• How did the Hearts' style of play compare to expectations?

• What does this win mean for the squad heading into their first USL League One season?

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